Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 572. (Read 914452 times)

CP3 is really good; he is a "point god." However, he has a problem: he easily gets injured, especially during playoff time. We may be hyping what is happening now, but it remains to be seen. In terms of chemistry, I'm sure CP3 will have no problem with that, as he has a good mentality, which is to be competitive and win a championship. CP3's biggest accomplishment was reaching the NBA Finals, but he has yet to win a ring at his age. Maybe this is his time.

After his performance last season, the GSW has lost interest in him, and they're not planning to have such a stubborn player to be GSW image it could be a waste to not get CP3 when he is available and looks like his chance to get NBA championship is still alive if the GSW can improve their play with his now in the rosters. 2024 is kinda more interesting than the previous season I'm sure we will see lots of surprise trades after the NBA draft probably in these upcoming days.

He hasn't been acting professionally, despite the drama. Perhaps he should continue playing as he used to. Maybe he was intentionally trying to sabotage the Warriors with his poor performance, and there's a possibility he was even betting against his own team, knowing he would harm their chances. Such behavior is unacceptable for a highly paid player. His underperformance led to the management's decision to let him go, which was a good move.

Yes, if not for the drama prior to the start of the season and then in the playoffs, maybe he will still be a Warrior right now. But I guess the management really weight everything specially in his performance in the second round. He was non-existent and instead of helping, he has somewhat become a issue now. So the Warriors are still going to be good though, they still have their leader in Green and Steph Curry, and then adding another experience player, might be good for them. I'm seeing maybe Kuminga and Wiggins getting the benefit of the trade as for sure CP3 passing ability like getting a alley-oop pass for this two will be great for the team.

Didn't expect the move of GSW trading Poole to get CP3 and so is Poole I guess. I thought he is one of the future of GSW along with Kuminga. Maybe, it would be a different story if only he perform well last season. I don't think Poole loves to be traded. Based on my observation he wanted to stay in GSW like Curry, and Thompson. As for CP3, joining GSW is his best chance to get a ring before his retirement in a few more years.

It's too early to compare him with Zion. We don't even know if he can truly live up to his status as a star. Zion has already proven himself to be a dominant player, whereas we haven't seen that from Wemby in the NBA yet. So let's reserve that comment for the future. We need to witness his greatness first.

Well, unlike the other forums, basketball groups and communities, I don't think that there will be a thrown hate to you when you're just spitting your opinion. Unlike on the other areas and social networks, the toxicity there is at peak.

Can't deny that the hype that Wemby made for this draft year was really huge and noisy.

Who knows until the actual season starts but I'm wishing him best for his career as it looks like everyone is truly optimistic on what's going to be his career run with the Spurs.

Yes, provably he will lead the second unit and for sure he can help a lot especially if he paired up with Looney. CP3 addition is really great since he's not a selfish player and for sure he can help a lot to GSW since he is also well known a difference maker in the team and he can make the big man play more better. Now Poole is out maybe they should consider to add 1 more solid big man which can also shoot in perimeter since this is their lacking on their rooster then they became a title contender again.

Because I believe the offer is too low compared to his expectations, well, he really is a special player, so he deserves a better salary. Who knows, he could land on a team that really needs a star player who could help them reach the championship. Kuzma is still young; he can still develop his skills, so I think he made the right decision.

His stats have actually improved with the Wizards.

You can check them out here: https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/k/kuzmaky01.html

I believe that CP3 should lead the second unit, as his playing time needs to be managed and he may not be suited for the starting lineup. CP3 has proven to be clutch, especially compared to JP3, who has a high turnover ratio in the playoffs. Hopefully, this change will have a positive impact, and I also hope that the Warriors will acquire more big men to strengthen their roster.

Curry is not going to relinquish his role as the starting guard. CP3 will not be playing every game, they will use him sparingly because he is older and has a tendancy to get injured. The Warriors have their core and lots of role players on the team, they're going to be looking to get past the drama from last year in the locker room and come together again for 1 last championship run. Klay and Steph will not be around forever.

Why not CP3 be the starting PG for the Warriors, then Curry be the SG or Klay on that position. Just so funny though that 3 days ago I saw a interview from Mike Dunleavy Jr and saying that with Poole's contract, he will stay with the Warriors. But after that he was traded.

For Kuzma, if I'm not mistaken he declined the offer from the Wizards and most likely be in the trading block as well.

And if that happens then Poole will act as the new franchise player.

Is it? How bad are the Golden State Warriors whenever they bench Steph and use Jordan Poole as their point guard? Even my wife was so damn mad about Jordan Poole even though she is a pure GSW fan. 
Ball-handling is not good, too many extras in his dribble. The shooting percentage is down, no more Poole Party that is happening. His explosiveness is gone after their recent championship. I think it got way over his head.
It's actually not a terrible trade. Someone who could take care of the ball might be what they need. Steph keeps on running, he is not a pure PG as he likes to get the ball from a run while it will be CP3 who will be looking for him. If they get Draymond back, they won't have to worry about defense too. As long as CP3 learns the switches that are happening then I think they are good.

Probably. The Wizards are in bad shape now with all the trades that are happening. KP was gone, Beal was gone, and Kuzma declined the player option. What is left there are bench players and adding new ones will be hard to swallow. It will probably be just like last year with an independent role for each player, not a team yet.

Yup! new faces indeed we could surely see when Wembanyama plays next season if he is a worthwhile prospect but chemistry is more important aswell Well last season many have high hopes for Paolo Banchero in the 1st games he showed potential but it is likely not solid enough I think it is really a whole new level when it comes to the NBA but I think Paolo Banchero can eventually be landed on his top gear next season, and the play doesn't revolves on him so he doesn't really have any position on the Orlando Magic, but I think if the Magic can give much credit to the Kid he can surely develop well showing his stats for each game he is doing great I fear that Victor Wembanya would start like this in his 1st run for the NBA,


Well, I am just addressing those speculations about this kid, comparing it maybe near those caliber play of Kevin Durant and Gobert but not really at that level, but maybe they are saying if given the kid's improvement and development he would build up just like those players, because he is showing great offense, and defense already if the San Antonio Spurs can build this kid good then he will surely end up in that same caliber,

but I am not really expecting him to perform like that on the start of the season,


The fans could've been mad at me because I am against this trade, for me, CP3 is not consistent anymore, and could also miss a lot of games it is not a good trade but surely he is good friends with Stephen Curry so Curry would want CP3 by his side, but I don't really see a big potential about this trade being great,


Really really bad, that 45 - 55 games in my opinion isn't  enough what if CP3 could not play the whole playoffs and the finals, Jordan Poole is a much decent trade to somebody who is not prone to injuries, and now I think that Andre Iguodala would retire next season to give his spot to a more suited player, for me it is a big lost if there isn't any Draymond Green to the team,

Looking like there’s possibly going to be an official announcement tomorrow that Damian Lillard has been traded to the Heat for Anfernee Simmons and some draft picks. That’s what Woj is reporting anyway, which basically means it is a done deal. Damian has already said he’s winning an MVP playing alongside Jimmy Butler.

Draymond Green has done more in the Warriors franchise than Poole did, so I guess this is a good move by them to get rid of a player who didn't achieve anything yet, and choked last playoffs. For sure the Warriors will try and re-sign Green like you said, and let the core intact.

The question now is, will CP3 accept that he will be a bench player because most of the time, Curry is the starting PG of the Warriors. I don't see CP3, and Curry in the starting 5 because that will make them really small, and that will affect their defense. Just imagine their starting 5 of CP3, Curry, Thompson, Wiggins, and Green. They're really small if that's their starting 5. If CP3 really want to win a ring, he must accept his role in the Warriors as a sixth man, or they might trade him at the middle of the season. I still can't forget the time where CP3 danced in front of Curry when he shot a three pointer when the shot clock is about to expire. Now they are teammates already.

As for the Wizards, they're on a rebuilding stage, and signing Poole, and develop him is a good choice. I wonder if Kuzma will be the next to be traded after trading KP and Beal.

For sure the Warriors got the bad end of the deal in terms of getting the injury prone CP3, but they gained a veteran that will play 45-55 games a year and the got rid of the locker room drama. They're going to resign Draymond and want to fix their core, losing a decent but erratic shooter is not a big deal although pool has some major potential.

Yeah, seems to be Wemby is the only name that we have heard in this year's draft, the hype is big for this kid, like every NBA players are watching him. It's too early to say if he will have a big impact or not.

Maybe we can compare him to Zion? big hype, he enter the league have impact but he got injured, and now he is injury prone and there are rumors that he could be traded too.

Nice pick, all have gone through.
Watching the draft right now as well and nothing special happening so far. After 10 picks there are no real surprises.

Maybe soon there will be some news about trades I hope. The offseason will take off from now, excited to see what big moves we will see in the next weeks!

EDIT: Does anybody know who the tall guy with the neck tattoos is congratulating most of the picked players while they are walking to the podium? Maybe some agent or something? Just wondering.

Wemby is the only prospect I’ve heard of. I think after the covid nonsense I sort of lost track of the new young guys coming up. I will say that I’m not one of the guys who thinks Wemby will make an impact in the league. I think he’ll be like all the other unicorns before him and fail to injuries before he gets a body that can bang with NBA players in the paint.